Sarah-Julie Tchokouani is a Partner at Mullen Coughlin who focuses her practice on data privacy and security incident response. Sarah-Julie counsels organizations from all industry sectors, and of all sizes, in responding to and coordinating the investigation of a data privacy and security incident. This involves determining the nature and scope of the incident; directing the forensic investigation into the incident; responding to law enforcement or other regulatory body inquiries and investigations; and identifying any legal disclosure and/or notification obligations the organization has due to state, federal or international law, or contracts with third parties.
Prior to joining the firm, Sarah-Julie was a Judicial Law Clerk with the Delaware Court of Common Pleas. She previously was a Legal Intern for the Honorable Albert H. Masland of the Cumberland County (PA) Court of Common Pleas and was a summer associate at two regional litigation defense firms.
During law school, Sarah-Julie served as Vice President of the Dickinson Law Chapter of the Black Law Student Association and was a member of the Trial Advocacy Board. Upon graduating from Dickinson Law, Sarah-Julie received a Certificate in Entrepreneurship Law with a Concentration in Transactional Law, as well as two CALI Awards for achieving the highest grade in legal writing and negotiation/mediation.
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
- Represented a publicly-traded company in response to a ransomware incident resulting in contractual notification to its clients as well as notification to shareholders, individuals, state regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Counseled a multi-national electronics manufacturing services company with responding to a ransomware incident which included restoring business operations in locations outside the U.S.; extensive contract review; assessing notification obligations under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS); and assisting with notification to the Department of Defense (DoD) and the United States Navy
- Represented numerous healthcare providers in response to ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) and inadvertent disclosure incidents resulting in responding to an investigation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (HHS-OCR)
Education
- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law
- Juris Doctor, Entrepreneurship Law
- Ohio State University
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Admission
Practice Areas
- Breach Response
- Regulatory Investigation
Whitney J. Dumeng is the founding attorney of Whitney Dumeng, Esq. Business Law Solutions. Whitney's practice is centered on advising businesses on oversight & administration, operations, and strategic growth.
Services
- Business Transactions
- Commercial Agreements
- Corporate Governance
- Strategic Partnerships & Collaborations
Credentials
Education
JD, Rutgers School of Law, Newark
BS, Florida International University
Bar Admissions
New York
District of Columbia
Admitted to the bar, 2013, Minnesota; 2023, Wisconsin. Admitted to the following United States District Court: District of Minnesota and Western District of Wisconsin.
Practice Areas
- General Civil Litigation Defense
- Personal Injury Defense
- Insurance Defense and Coverage
- Restaurant/Hospitality Litigation Defense
- Construction Defect Litigation
- Premises Liability Defense
- Product Liability Defense
- Dram Shop Defense
- Automobile Litigation Defense
Education/Honors
- University of Minnesota – Twin Cities (Bachelor of Arts, 2013)
- University of Minnesota Law School (Juris Doctor, 2016)
- Minnesota Super Lawyers “Rising Stars,” 2022-Present.
- National Black Lawyers Association “Top 40 Under 40,” 2024-Present.
Presentations/Publications
- Cedarberg v. Dakota County Community Development Agency, 2019 WL 1890581 (Minn. Ct. App., Apr. 29, 2019).
- Matter of Ali, 938 N.W.2d 835 (Minn. 2020).
- Member of the George Floyd Civil Litigation Prosecution Team ($27 Million Settlement, March 2021).
- Member of the Daunte Wright Civil Litigation Prosecution Team, June 2022 ($3.25 Million Settlement, June 2022).
- “The Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants” Ramsey County Housing Court COVID Resolution Project (July 2020).
- “Insurance Agent Errors and Omissions” Co-Editor, Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook (February 2025).
Member
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Wisconsin State Bar Association
- National Black Lawyers Association
Sherrone is an executive compensation and employee benefits attorney with substantial experience advising executives, founders, leadership teams, boards, startups, private equity-backed businesses and public companies on high-stakes compensation, equity, benefits and employment matters.
She helps senior executives and industry-leading companies make strategic decisions at critical moments, including employment transitions, liquidity events, corporate transactions, restructurings and leadership changes. Executives rely on Sherrone to negotiate employment agreements, equity awards, severance arrangements, consulting agreements, board service agreements and other compensation packages that are fair, competitive and aligned with their long-term goals. Companies turn to her for practical, business-focused guidance on designing and implementing bonus plans, incentive compensation programs, equity arrangements, employee benefits and workforce transition strategies.
Sherrone’s experience includes advising on complex executive compensation and employment matters in transactional, public company, private company and distressed-company contexts. She regularly helps clients with:
- Advising on executive compensation and employee benefits matters in mergers, acquisitions and other corporate transactions, including due diligence, transaction document negotiations, equity treatment and rollovers, Section 280G analyses, private shareholder cleanse vote processes, retention and transaction bonus arrangements, and management team employment, equity and compensation agreements.
- Negotiating executive employment, consulting, separation, severance and board service agreements.
- Designing, implementing and advising on bonus, incentive compensation, equity and employee benefit plans.
- Managing reductions in force and advising on severance, separation and early retirement programs.
- Drafting, negotiating and enforcing restrictive covenant agreements across multistate workforces.
- Guiding companies through compensation-related compliance matters, including equity plans, benefit programs and required public securities filings.
- Advising on employment and compensation issues arising in corporate transactions, leadership transitions, restructurings and distressed-company scenarios.
Sherrone brings particular value to venture capital-backed startups, private equity-owned businesses and public companies navigating evolving expectations around executive pay, equity ownership, retention, governance and workforce management. She is known for identifying key legal and business risks, explaining complex compensation terms clearly and helping clients understand their leverage, evaluate practical options and make confident, informed decisions.
A former associate at two top-ranked international Am Law 100 firms, Sherrone has advised companies and executives across every stage of growth, from emerging companies to sophisticated public and private enterprises. Her approach is thoughtful, direct and solutions-oriented, combining technical knowledge with sound judgment and a clear understanding of what clients need when compensation, employment and business priorities intersect.
Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Sherrone is based in Atlanta, Georgia. When she is not working, she is likely planning her next hiking trip or international getaway.
Brandon’s approach combines technical legal expertise with business acumen, allowing him to develop strategies that address not only the legal issues at hand but also their broader business implications. He is particularly passionate about using his legal skills to address wealth gaps and create opportunities for economic advancement in underserved communities.
Education & Recognition
- Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude — North Carolina Central University School of Law, 2023
- Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Real Estate Studies, Magna Cum Laude — North Carolina Central University, 2025
- Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, History/English Writing — North Carolina Central University, 2020
- NCBA Minorities in the Profession Summer Associate Program, 2021
- Emerging Leader of the Year in Activism, 2019
- Alpha Kappa Mu Honors Society
Practice Areas
General Legal Counsel
Provides trusted, ongoing legal guidance to help clients make informed decisions and avoid costly legal pitfalls.
Economic Empowerment
Provides legal strategies and resources designed to support financial growth, independence, and sustainable wealth-building.
Notary Services
Helps ensure important documents are properly executed and notarized with fast, reliable service.
Business Formation & Corporate Governance
Assists clients with establishing and maintaining their businesses through tailored entity formation, governance, and compliance guidance.
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Guides clients through complex commercial real estate transactions with skilled legal oversight from contract negotiation through closing.